Join Xylem in the global mission to #LetsSolveWater! As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employeesoperating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world’s most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

THE ROLE: The Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP) is an intense three-year program for people who have a passion for Operations, a drive for excellence, and share Xylem’s desire to solve the world’s toughest resource challenges. The program is designed to accelerate professional development through technical and leadership training and a variety of business-critical assignments. The Program is intended to develop talent within our Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Production, Materials, Sourcing Scheduling, and Logistics functions. 

The program is a three-year program consisting of three rotation assignments which are driven by real business priorities.   Rotational employees will acquire skills and abilities in leadership and to continuously improve our Operations functions. With this leadership development focus, Rotational team members will be set with higher expectations during and after the program. Deep, diverse experience is critical to the future success of program graduates.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and perform assigned tasks within the framework of program rotation. The Rotational assignments are intended to provide a broad exposure to the operations field leading to successful off program placement.
• Complete assignment objectives on schedule, within budget, with higher-than-expected quality while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.
• Complete program trainings including Continuous Improvement Internal Certification.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and apply Operations engineering fundamentals in the business environment.
• Active participation performance evaluations, coaching and mentoring sessions.
• Demonstrate analytical / problem solving skills.
• Propose new analyses, techniques, and methodologies with respect to specific area of responsibility where applicable.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Operations-related program (Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, etc.)
• Cumulative GPA greater than or equal 3.0/4.0 Overall
• Graduating with bachelor’s degree in Spring 2025
• Prior internship experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong commitment to a career in operations and willingness to learn
• Ability to lead and work in teams
• Analytical approach to problem solving

TIMELINE:

• The 2025 OLDP candidates begin in July 2025 

DAY IN THE LIFE: In this role, you will work primarily in an office setting and the physical demands may include but not limited to light lifting up to 25 lbs. In addition, this role will require travel up to 10%.

Xylem does not provide visa sponsorship for this position

Job postings will include a wide salary range, with each role’s pay falling within that range. The starting salary is based on factors such as skills, experience, location, and market conditions.

Salary range:

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of diversity, equity and inclusion in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.